OPSD PRIME Summer Academy targets the medical student career stage, building on the successes of other Duke diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, incorporating evidence-based approaches to enhance interest and opportunity in research careers among students interested in science and medicine.
The Summer Academy consists of an 8-week didactic/networking curriculum and mentored research training in the lab of a participating Duke faculty member. Selected students will work in a faculty member's research lab, gain clinical exposure (if allowed by COVID, age, and any other applicable restrictions) and benefit from the planned curriculum, discussion sessions and collaborations with other student participants.
Application Procedure
OPSD uses the MyResearchProposal online application software to submit applications.
To apply visit http://bit.ly/myresearchproposal,
- Click on “Create New User” (or log in if you already have an account);
- A step-by-step user’s guide for applying via the MyResearchProposal software is available here;
- Enter Access Code “OPSD” and follow the instructions;
- Select the “Duke PRIME Summer Academy” and follow the instructions;
- For questions concerning MyResearchProposal passwords or system issues, please contact myresearchproposal@duke.edu or call 919-668-4774.
Important Dates
- Application Process Opens: December 1, 2022
- Application Deadline: February 17, 2023
- Selection Notification: April 28, 2023
- Program Begins 1st week of June 2023
Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PUMP) in Uronephrology
The Paired Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PUMP) in Uronephrology aims to recruit diverse cohorts of undergraduate students and expose them to longitudinal research skills-building and mentored research experiences in urology and nephrology. The program builds on the successes of other Duke diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, incorporating evidence-based approaches to enhance interest and opportunity in research careers among students interested in science and medicine.
This program will provide evidence-based professional development activities targeting both the student participants and the junior investigator trainees who will serve as the day-to-day research project mentors. The long-term goal of the program is to remove the barriers that limit the recruitment and retention of a diverse uronephrology workforce, through intensive research experiences, structured triangular mentorship, and sustained virtual engagement.
Program Details:
The program focuses on
- Implementing a mentored summer research enrichment program to develop interest in uronephrology research careers among a diverse cohort of rising junior and senior undergraduates.
- Preparing next-generation uronephrology investigators to mentor a diverse biomedical workforce by training graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and junior Faculty in mentorship and providing them critical experience leading student research projects.
- Preparing a diverse cohort of undergraduates for post-graduate training and entry into uronephrology research careers through sustained engagement that extends and enriches the summer research program experience.
Through funding from the NIH/NIDDK, Duke Office of Physician-Scientist Development is seeking to support undergraduate students (rising Juniors & Seniors) preparing for successful entry into medical and graduate school with intent to pursue a research-oriented career in Uronephrology. The program will focus on mentored summer research enrichment program, to begin June 2023; this will be followed by a yearlong virtual and in-person professional development activities by the mentors and OPSD team. Student Scholar application process opens December 1, 2022.
For all questions, please contact the Office of Physician-Scientist Development: opsd@dm.duke.edu
Application Procedure
- OPSD uses the MyResearchProposal online application software to submit applications.
- To apply visit http://bit.ly/myresearchproposal;
- Click on “Create New User” (or log in if you already have an account). A step-by-step user’s guide for applying via the MyResearchProposal software is available - Please review the guide here;
- Enter Access Code “OPSD” and follow the instructions;
- Select the “Duke PRIME PUMP” and follow the instructions.
- For questions concerning MyResearchProposal passwords or system issues, please contact myresearchproposal@duke.edu or call 919-668-4774.
Important Dates
- Application Process Opens: December 1, 2022
- Application Deadline: February 17, 2023
- Selection Notification: April 28, 2023
- Program Begins 1st week of June 2023
The Duke PRIME Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is a program that provides an intense paid research experience in outstanding research facilities with leading investigators at Duke University Medical School. This one year program also provides comprehensive professional development experiences and workshops to strengthen professional skills in order to excel in research and graduate school. Overall, this experience is designed to prepare individuals for admission into a biomedical sciences PhD program.
OPSD PRIME Training programs at Duke provide intensive research experiences for students ranging from the undergraduate years to medical students and post-doctoral fellowships. These programs are supported in many ways by various government and philanthropic agencies and are open to trainees from broad and diverse backgrounds.
Duke OPSD is strongly committed to broadening participation and inclusion in the research work force. PRIME PREP at Duke provides post-baccalaureate training in multiple areas provides focused research training opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds. In this NIH-funded program, we work closely with recent post-baccalaureate students to provide them with the skills necessary to excel in graduate training programs in the life sciences. Our goal is to equip those with the desire and motivation to become the next generation of life science researchers with the credentials required to achieve this.
Why Choose PREP@Duke?
Participants in the PRIME PREP Program receive:
- 12-month paid research experience with access to health benefits.
- Research mentoring by Duke faculty in their chosen field who are experienced with preparing individuals for Graduate School.
- An intensive research experience in an active and dynamic laboratory.
- Access to state of the art facilities and the ability to perform research in a collaborative and open environment.
- Practical exposure to two to three laboratories before selecting one to join for the remainder of the year.
- Access to GRE test preparation services and tutoring opportunities.
- Exposure to graduate level course work that supplements and reinforces information learned in lab.
- One-on-One career counseling with support in resume and graduate school application preparation.
- Access to Peer Mentors that can provide first hand advice on what it takes to succeed as a graduate student today.
- Professional development workshops focusing on communication and writing as well as goal setting, motivation, and perseverance.
- Participation in the PRIME PREP journal club and formal training in reading and presenting primary literature.
- Networking opportunities including lab meetings, group journal clubs, presentation of research findings at the annual Duke OPSD Annual Symposium, and support to attend a National Meeting and present research findings.
How many opportunities are available?
We are currently looking to fill seven positions for the PRIME PREP Program:
- Five are funded by the National Institutes of Health
- Two are funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Foundation and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Application Procedure
- OPSD uses the MyResearchProposal online application software to submit applications.
- To apply visit http://bit.ly/myresearchproposal;
- Click on “Create New User” (or log in if you already have an account). A step-by-step user’s guide for applying via the MyResearchProposal software is available - Please review the guide here;
- Enter Access Code “PRIMEPREP” and follow the instructions;
- Select the “Duke PRIME PREP” and follow the instructions.
- For questions concerning MyResearchProposal passwords or system issues, please contact myresearchproposal@duke.edu or call 919-668-4774.
- PLEASE NOTE: During the application process, you will be asked to enter the email addresses of individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. These individuals do not need accounts - they will receive an automated email where they can type or upload their letters.
Important Dates
- Application Process Opens: December 1, 2022
- Application Deadline: February 17, 2023
- Selection Notification: April 28, 2023
- Program Begins 1st week of July 2023